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John E. Schmitt
Nov 15, 2023
JOHN E. SCHMITT, age 87 of Aurora and formally of Pittsburgh. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Whiteshot); loving father of Suzanne (the late Dana) Swain, Kirk (Julia) Schmitt, and Christine (Jason) Schoaf; one of eleven children; cherished grandfather of Mason, Madeline, Morgan, Tatum, and Slater. John was a hard worker who enjoyed gardening and he was a master craftsman specializing...
Margaret "Maggie" L. Hissam
Nov 14, 2023
Margaret “Maggie” Hissam (nee Ashworth) aged 92 of Bainbridge Township crossed over on November 14, 2023. She was born on May 27, 1931, to Thelma (nee Johnson) and Charles Ashworth in Moundsville, WV in her grandparents’ house. She was the eldest grandchild of her Ashworth grandparents. Maggie is preceded in death by her son Tom, her beloved husband Harold “Hadge”...
Charlene Ruszka
Nov 12, 2023
CHARLENE RUSZKA (nee Adkins), age 91 of Bedford. Beloved wife of James Ruszka; dearest sister of Ray Adkins, Frankie Peace, and the following deceased Marie Adkins, Fred Adkins, Chloe Willoughby, Thelma Brader, Bart Adkins, and Wayne Adkins; a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Charlene held various careers and spent most of her years at Hyco Plastic Products before...
Sigmund Stephen Peck
Nov 11, 2023
SIGMUND STEPHEN PECK, age 95 of Bainbridge. Beloved husband of Gwendolyn Rae (nee Harmon); dearest brother of Leona (Barney) Veres, Eugene (Doris) Stanger; cherished brother-in-law of Leone, the late Gordon Davis; a dear cousin to several; a loving uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Sigmund was a U.S. Army veteran for the 1st Cavalry from 1948 to 1950...
Lily Cameron Shucofsky
Nov 7, 2023
Lily Cameron Shucofsky passed away peacefully in her parents’ arms on November 7, 2023. Lily was born on June 9, 2022, to parents Kyle and Jaklyn Shucofsky. Lily was a beacon of light throughout her 16 months, bringing joy and happiness to everyone she touched. Lily loved dogs – especially the family dog Kona, splashing in the ocean and...
Susan M. DiBiase
Nov 3, 2023
Susan “Sue” M. DiBiase (nee Zlotucha), age 64, of Chardon Ohio went to see her Lord on Friday, November 3, 2023. Sue was the most loving mother of Kaitlyn and Emily DiBiase, and the most devoted and loving wife of husband, Mark DiBiase. Sue was the dearest sister of Joe (Joanne) Zlotucha, John (Sharon) Zlotucha , Mike (Linda) Zlotucha and Tom (Allie)...
Frank W. Fiala Sr
Oct 31, 2023
FRANK W. FIALA SR, age 82 of Walton Hills. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (nee Dlouhy); loving father of Darlene and Frank Jr. (Kelly); dearest grandfather of Hannah, Megan, and Dennis; dear brother of Karen (Don) Hovorka; brother-in-law of Joanie (Gary), Diane, Janet (deceased) (Roger); cherished uncle, great uncle, and a friend to many. Frank met his wife, Rosemarie,...
Donald E. Long
Oct 27, 2023
DONALD E. LONG, age 98, of South Russell, Ohio. Beloved husband of the late Anneliese Long (deceased); loving father of Donald (Janice) Long, Sue Karnitis (Joe), and Jean Mackulin (Jim, deceased); dear grandfather of Claudia Depner (Jason), Robbie Locher (David), Samantha Hermann (Matt), Kate Stefaniuk (Tom), AJ Karnitis (Lindsey), Madelyn McElroy (Andrew), Eamonn O’Shea, and Sean O’Shea; and devoted great-grandfather...
Elena Margiotta (nee Spadafora)
Oct 26, 2023
MARGIOTTA, ELENA (nee Spadafora), age 97 of Chagrin Falls. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Tony; loving sister-in- law of Silvio Margiotta and Jennie Margiotta; dearest aunt of Susan Salem, Loretta Nasca and David Margiotta; dear great aunt of several. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL AT ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH, 496 East Washington St., Chagrin Falls, on Monday,...
Benjamin "Benny" Overlow
Oct 22, 2023
BENJAMIN F. “BENNY” OVERLOW age 80 of Twinsburg. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee Forro) for 32 years; loving father of Mark (Ann) Overlow, Kelly (Bob) Chessar and Lauren LoPresti-Daiger (Josh); dearest grandfather of Nathan, Brenna, and Jae; dear brother of Kathy Lubowicki (Vince), Patrice Podgorny (Rudy deceased), Marianne Penton (J.B.); and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in...
John W. Jancsurak
Oct 20, 2023
John W. Jancsurak, age 72, of Hartville, Ohio. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Farrell) for 43 years; loving father of Jennifer (Dennis) Renz and John T. (Mindy) Jancsurak; dearest grandfather of Grace, Noah, Owen, John M., and Sophia; cherished son of the late John J. and Margaret (nee Partridge) Jancsurak; dear brother of Kathy(deceased) (Bob) Tabor, Bill (deceased)(Jayne) Jancsurak...
John "Jack" Miller
Oct 19, 2023
John (Jack) Anderson Miller, age 82, of Novelty Ohio passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2023. Beloved husband of his high school sweetheart Karen Miller (nee Bundus). Survived by his son John G. Miller (Michelle); daughter Amy Brewer (Phil); grandchildren Nicholas & Elizabeth Brewer, Sarah & Gregory Miller; sister Ann Sperry (nee Miller); nieces Martha Stafford, Jennifer Murray, Denise Manak...
Charles Bruno
Oct 18, 2023
Charles Bruno, 75, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, while at home surrounded by family. Charles (born Calogero Bruno) was known by most as Chuck. Chuck is survived by his loving wife of more than 50 years, Christine (Vozar) Bruno; devoted children, Nicki (Mick) Guistino; Mandy (Marc) Yannucci; Vince (Michaley Adkins); adoring grandchildren...
Dorothy H. Murphy
Oct 17, 2023
DOROTHY H. MURPHY (nee Zinner), age 95, formerly of Bedford Hts. Passed away October 17. Loving mother of Jack (Donna) Murphy. All Services and Burial are Private. (St. John Funeral Home of Bedford 440-232-1155)
Patricia A. Lucas
Oct 17, 2023
PATRICIA A. LUCAS (nee Moran), age 79 of Walton Hills. Beloved wife of Albert P.; loving mother of David Lucas, Donna (Scott) Miller and the late James Lucas; dearest grandmother of Emily and Joseph DeSantis and Elizabeth DeSantis Miller; dear sister of Mary Alice Moran and Dr. James “Mick” Moran. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, October 21 at St....
Alan James Hrabak
Oct 14, 2023
ALAN JAMES HRABAK, age 88 of Bainbridge Twp. Beloved husband of the late Leora Mae (nee Arnold) for 59 years; loving father of William J. (Carolyn), and Thomas A. (Diane) Hrabak; dearest grandfather of Amanda (Terry) Scott, TJ (Jordan) Hrabak, JJ (Ashley) Hrabak, Ryan (Charlotte) Dagg, Zach Hrabak, and Tricia Garrett; great grandfather of Karlie, Trent, Parker, Logan, and Blake;...
William M. Hajdu
Oct 8, 2023
WILLIAM M. HAJDU, age 80 of Chagrin Falls. Beloved husband of the late Anita M. (nee Lazar); loving father of Bill M. (Jennifer), Tony (Michelle) and Mark (Tammy); dearest grandfather of Jamie (Nick), Jodie, Julie, Jeremy, Jorey, Anthony, Samantha, Madalyn, and Vincent; cherished brother of Tom (late Pat) Hajdu. All services private.
Michael P. Chizik
Oct 5, 2023
MICHAEL P. CHIZIK, age 60 of Bedford. Loving fiancé of Debra Ramey; beloved son of the late Arthur Chizik Jr., the late Lillian (nee Bissell), and Nellie (nee Taylor); dearest brother of Ken A. Chizik, Douglas (Debbie) Taylor, Robert Taylor, Thomas (Linda) Taylor, Timothy Taylor, and Julie Taylor. Family and friends received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE,...
William E. "Bill" Hanson III
Oct 4, 2023
William E. “Bill” Hanson III, age 43, of Wilmington, North Carolina, formerly of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Beloved son of William E. Hanson Jr. (Marty) and Sherry Jouannet; dearest brother of Ryan, Kelly, and Brett Hanson; dear grandson of William E. Hanson Sr. (deceased) and Ann Hanson Grimm (Adam Grimm, deceased), and the late Frank Jouannet and Mary Jouannet Fox (Holdstein...
Mary Ann Zayak
Oct 1, 2023
MARY ANN ZAYAK (nee Storozuk), age 73 of Bainbridge Twp. Beloved wife/soulmate of the late William G. Zayak; cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Anne Storozuk; loving mother of William J. Zayak (Janice) and Lisa Zayak (Mike Peronek); dearest sister of Richard (deceased) (Karen) Storozuk, Ronald (Deborah) Storozuk, Suzanne (Thomas) Palicka, Phillip (Diana) Storozuk and Kathleen (late Thomas)...
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